These are the faces of the men and boys who lost their lives in the Meron tragedy. May their memories be a blessing.

Thousands pour their hearts out at the Western Wall in Jerusalem following the tragedy that claimed 45 lives and left many more injured, some critically.

‘Our hearts go out to the families, out of responsibility, solidarity and out of a belief in human equality, a refreshment station and water for the evacuees from Mount Meron.’

Come and experience the excitement of Lag B’Omer in Meron as hundreds of thousands invade the city to dance, sing and eat!

Each year, tens of thousands of Jews flock to Meron in northern Israel for Lag b’Omer, the Jewish festival of light! It’s an experience like no other!

There is nothing like the celebration of Lag b’Omer in Israel, as large bonfires are lit, people sing and dance and music is blasted until late into the evening.

Each year on Lag B’omer, over 250,000 people converge on the sleepy town of Meron in northern Israel. What is it that attracts so many people to Meron?

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis make the trek to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron on Lag B’Omer. Get swept into the fiery mysticism of the ultimate Jewish party!

There is nothing like the celebration of Lag b'Omer in Israel, as large bonfires are lit, people sing and dance and music is blasted until late into the evening.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis make the trek to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron on Lag B'Omer. Get swept into the fiery mysticism of the ultimate Jewish party!

Come and experience the excitement of Lag B'Omer in Meron as hundreds of thousands invade the city to dance, sing and eat!

What is it that attracts so many people to Meron on Lag b'Omer? What does Meron have to offer? What’s its history?